Andrew G. Bigelow
* ***** ******* ***** #**** San Francisco, CA 94107 248-***-**** Cell
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To apply my professional experience, creativity and passion for helping
others, while continuing to expand the scope of my current skill-set.
Preferably, this would be with an organization that values their clients,
the integrity of their products/services and rewards employees who exhibit
the same high standards.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
With combined experience in customer service and administrative support, a
diverse background including the technology, manufacturing/design,
pharmaceutical and hotel/hospitality industries, my employment history
reflects my ability to adapt to new environments efficiently. I've had the
opportunity to build exceptional communication and organizational skills,
which are supported by outstanding references.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Medivation - QA Data Verification Consultant San Francisco, CA
11/12 to 04/13
Ryan Associates - Misc. Administrative San Francisco, CA
09/12 to 11/12
Scion Staffing - Misc. Administrative San Francisco, CA
07/12 to 09/12
ShutterBooth Royal Oak, MI 04/11 to
06/12
Position: Event Host
Responsibilities: Highly customer focused, the common expectations of an
Event Host required the ability to work independently and handle a wide
range of responsibilities. Position entailed. transporting, assembling,
operating, trouble-shooting, dismantling and returning portable photo booth
equipment; computers, printers, cameras and related items used at special
events such as weddings, corporate outings, promotional/non-profit events,
etc.
Various Temp/Contract Assignments - Metro Detroit Area 08/09
to 06/12
WET Design Sun Valley, CA 07/08 to 07/09
Position: HR/Talent Coordinator
Responsibilities: Provided administrative support to the Senior Vice
President, HR (Talent Acquisition/Recruiting) for an exclusive water
-feature design firm. Duties included scheduling candidates, making travel
arrangements, initiating/tracking background and drug tests for prospective
employees. Also responsible for maintaining employee training data-base,
special event planning, meeting coordination, etc.
Yahoo! - Search Marketing Burbank, CA
(Formerly - Overture Services, Inc.) 10/99 to
01/08
Ending Position: Employee Transportation Coordinator 11/05 - 01/08
Previous Position: Receptionist/Front Office Coordinator 10/99 - 10/05
Responsibilities: Extensive customer contact, clerical/administrative
project work, AQMD compliance/ reporting, interaction with all levels of
staff - entry level to executive, file maintenance, budgeting, strong
emphasis on event planning, creative design and site-wide communications,
training/supervision of reception staff, etc.
Moss Adams LLP San Francisco, CA 02/98 to 08/99
Position: Receptionist/Client Services Assistant
Responsibilities: Provided back-up administrative support to all staff in
a mid-size accounting firm. Assisted Office Manager with miscellaneous
tasks. General duties included operating switchboard, greeting visitors,
generating/updating tax files for Bay-Area clients. Also responsible for
maintaining client data-base, scheduling meetings, catering, organizing
holiday & college recruitment events, making travel arrangements for
executives, etc.
Fred Sands Realtors Los Angeles, CA 11/96 to
01/98
Position: Front Office Receptionist/Listing Coordinator (P.T. Position -
expanded to F.T.)
Responsibilities: Directed high-volume foot/phone traffic in Fred Sands
flagship office prior to their merger with Coldwell Banker. Operated multi-
line switchboard, supported 80+ agents with miscellaneous tasks. Assisted
Office Administrator with additional duties such as filing, mail sorting
and distribution, proofreading, generating memos/written correspondence
with vendors. Promoted to Listing Coordinator - responsible for updating
MLS listings to ensure compliance with text guidelines, posting ads,
assisting agents with closing paperwork, etc.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Miscellaneous Clerical Temp Work 02/08 to
06/08
L'Elysee Residences 03/95 to 06/97
Hewlett Packard (Kelly Temp/Contractor Services) 09/93
to 02/95
Atlas Hotels - King's Inn and Town & Country Hotel 05/91
to 09/93
Education/Training/Certification
John Glenn High School - Westland, MI
William D. Ford Culinary Arts Program - Westland, MI
Food Service Management/Handling/Safety (ServSafe Certification) - Oakland
County, MI
Transportation Demand Management (SCAQMD Certification) - Los Angeles, CA
Computer Skills/Office Equipment Familiarity
MS Word, Outlook, Internet, FileBound, SharePoint, Basic Excel and
Adobe/Acrobat Applications, Contact Plus Database, Social Media, General
Office Equipment: Fax, Copier, Scanner, Multi-Line Switchboard, etc.
Exposure to both PC and Mac Office Environments and a constant interest in
acquiring additional skills to build a broad base of
administrative/technical competencies.
Personal/Professional References and Salary History Available Upon Request.